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National Heart and Lung Institute

Improving cardiac and respiratory health through research and education

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Shaping the future of heart and lung care

Through our world-leading research in cardiac, respiratory, and vascular science, we’re working to improve treatments and deepen understanding of heart and lung conditions.

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The NHLI is one of the largest departments in the world undertaking heart, lung and vascular research.

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News

Health

Study suggests conventional cystic fibrosis tests may miss lung disease progression

24 July 2026

Health

Dr Arunashis Sau awarded BHF Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship to develop AI platform to improve heart rhythm disorder care

15 July 2026

Campus and community

Recognising and celebrating NHLI staff success

13 July 2026

Health

Imperial secures £12.7m from ARIA to develop broad protection against respiratory viruses

26 June 2026

Events

Event
Meeting

London Hypoxia Networking Meeting

Event location: Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus

Thu 3 September 2026 – Fri 4 September 2026 16.00 – 16.30 BST

Event
Conference

Imperial Vulnerable Plaque & Patient Meeting 2026

Event location: Online only

Mon 14 September 2026 – Wed 16 September 2026 9.00 – 17.00 BST

Event
Seminar

DoID Seminar Series: Dr George Chamilos – University of Crete

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus

Tue 6 October 2026 13.00 – 14.00 BST

Event
Seminar

DoID Seminar Series: Prof Susan Hopkins -UKHSA

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus

Tue 27 October 2026 13.00 – 14.00 GMT